Renewal of permit

(l) An operator may apply to the Ports Commissioner for the renewal of a permit, not less than 28 days prior to expiration, in the Form set out as Form 1 in Schedule II. Form 1. Schedule II. (2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the Ports Commissioner may, accept an application within 21 days after the expiration of the permit, where the Ports Commissioner is satisfied that the circumstances are reasonably justifiable. (3) The procedures for an application for a permit under regulation 7 shall with any modifications as may be required, apply in the case of renewal of a permit. (4) An application under subregulation (1) shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as set out in Schedule III. Schedule III. (5) A notice of application under subregulation (1) shall be published in one issue of the Gazette and in at least one newspaper of general circulation in Belize, or other appropriate means. (6) The Ports Commissioner may reject an application under subregulation (1), where an operator fails to comply with the time period stated under regulation 22(4). 115 (7) If an application for renewal of a permit is not determined before the expiration of the permit, the permit shall be deemed to be valid until the determination of the application.